December weather forecast
Duport, Liberia

December, the first month of the winter in Duport, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.5°C (85.1°F) and an average low of 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Temperature

The shift from November to December is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.5°C (85.1°F), not significantly different from the 28.7°C (83.7°F) of November. Duport records a slight downturn to an average a still warm 25.3°C (77.5°F) during the nights of December.

Heat index

December's average heat index is computed to be a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Duport is 77%.

Rainfall

In Duport, in December, during 19.2 rainfall days, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Duport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 298.8 days and collects up to 1903mm (74.92") of precipitation.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of December, in Duport, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 18:38 GMT.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Duport is 8.9h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during December translates into the following directions:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.